The immune system typically protects your body from germs, bacteria, and viruses. When a person has an autoimmune disease, the body's own immune system mistakenly attacks the tissue cells. Around 250 million people suffer from an autoimmune disease. In today's episode, Dr. Jockers explains five vital nutrient deficiencies that may trigger a person's body to cause an autoimmune disease. He explains how these key nutrients help the body to function properly. Plus, he gives out his personal prefere...
Apr 30, 2020•15 min•Ep. 13
Ladies, how far do you think you have to go to beat breast cancer? Not as far as you might think, according to Dr. Veronique Desaulniers, who joins Dr. Jockers for this episode. "Dr. V," as she's known, joins us to talk about healing breast cancer naturally . From being strategic about nutrition to learning to perform proper self-examinations , Dr. V offers women seven powerful angles that most health professionals never think of as they diagnose breast cancer. This power-packed episode equips y...
Apr 28, 2020•46 min•Ep. 12
If you understand how viruses work, the question becomes, "What tools would you be willing to use to stop them?" In this episode of the Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition Podcast, we roll out the best knowledge and tools to protect yourself against the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections. Join Dr. Jockers for a quick breakdown of how these infections work, followed by a tour of your "weapons room" where you can build a fortress of protection around your immune system! "The body's r...
Apr 23, 2020•23 min•Ep. 11
Have you ever had a "gut feeling" about the foods you buy in the grocery store? Autumn Smith, founder of Paleovalley and Wild Pastures, joins the show to share her experiences of overcoming the "wastebasket diagnosis" of Irritable Bowel Syndrome by radically changing the foods her family eats. Unsatisfied with medical explanations, Autumn went on a researching crusade to discover the truth about how food affects everything from energy levels to skin issues to digestion itself. In this inspiring ...
Apr 21, 2020•45 min•Ep. 10
If COVID-19 comes knocking, wouldn't you like to have every advantage you can get to stop it? Dr. Jockers goes deep on the immune system to share the best strategies for preventing illness. If bacteria makes you uncomfortable, get ready for a change! When you follow these life-changing steps, it's the other way around. You'll learn the right way to have a strong, active immune system that can handle exposure and fight off infections like a champion. "We think bacteria, viruses and microorganisms...
Apr 16, 2020•28 min•Ep. 9
Have you ever experienced, after eating a specific food or drinking alcohol, that you feel hot and your face turns red or has a rash? This happens when the body releases histamine. It is a compound that is involved in local immune responses and also the inflammatory response. That is why most people who are sensitive to specific foods take antihistamine medications. Today's guest is Dr. Becky Campbell, and she is the author of the 4-Phase Histamine Reset Plan . With Dr. Jockers, she shares her k...
Apr 14, 2020•40 min•Ep. 8
Want to learn how to sleep like a Navy SEAL? Learn the secrets of how elite athletes, military members and high performers do their best work … while totally zonked! Join Dr. Jockers as he interviews Dr. Kirk Parsley, one of the world's foremost experts on sleep medicine. A former SEAL and Naval Special Operations medical officer, Dr. Parsley lectures and consults worldwide for athletic and corporate organizations, and shares his secrets in his bestselling book, Sleep to Win. "In your deep sleep...
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 7
Would you be surprised if you learned you're breathing in mold, allergens, toxins and other chemicals in your home? We already spend most of our lives indoors. For the sake of your loved ones, it's time to take a closer look at the air quality of your home. Join Dr. Jockers and Kyle Knappenberger, Director of Applications for Timilon Technology Acquisitions, for a conversation about the latest technological advances using earth-mineral oxides and HEPA filtration. "Everything is made of chemicals...
Apr 07, 2020•44 min•Ep. 6
We have to make sure that we're living a healthy lifestyle to keep our immune systems strong. In today's bonus episode, Dr. Jockers suggests eight foods that you should consume every day to ensure a resilient immune system. He also discusses the benefits of drinking lemon water and shares a simple recipe to help you make your own bone broth. Tune in to learn more about how to stay healthy, especially in the wake of a pandemic. "The bacteria and viruses that are in our system, these things can wo...
Apr 02, 2020•22 min
Have you ever had problems going to sleep even if you're dead tired? Are you getting too worried, especially with what's going on in the world today? Does your dog have bad anxiety when you leave the house or when a storm comes about? Today's guest has an answer to all of those problems. Michael Tyrrell is the founder and president of Wholetones, a healing frequency music project that aids health, creativity, productivity, and well-being. He joins Dr. Jockers as they talk about the different pos...
Mar 31, 2020•58 min•Ep. 5
With the continued spread of COVID-19, self-isolation has become the norm in many places. But there are five common things that people do every day that hurt their immune system. In this episode, Dr. Jockers explains why your immune system actually benefits from being subjected to bacteria and viruses. He also discusses the lifestyle activities that cripple our immune system and how to avoid the further decline of our immune health. All these strategies are going to apply to help you take back c...
Mar 27, 2020•26 min
Diet fads have always existed, and somehow people keep coming up with new and crazy ways to lose weight. One trend that a lot of people have been practicing is the keto diet. Today's guest debunks the reality of what ketosis is. Ben Azadi is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, author, and founder of Keto Kamp. He joins Dr. Jockers as they discuss the facts about ketosis, its benefits, and the reason why you should try intermittent fasting. Hear how Ben does his intermittent fasting, ...
Mar 24, 2020•39 min•Ep. 4
Did you know that your poop can tell you so much about your health? Today, Dr. Jockers is joined by the founder and clinical director of Sanas Health Practice, Dr. Marisol Teijeiro. She is an expert in the art of cleansing and detoxification and is known for empowering people to improve their digestive and gut health by unlocking secrets found in poop. In this episode, Dr. Marisol discusses the different types of measures to determine healthy poop and the benefits of castor oil packs. Plus, Dr. ...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 3
A new coronavirus was discovered in late 2019 after an outbreak in Wuhan, China. Coronaviruses are a large family of diseases ranging from the common cold to MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV. This new virus, COVID-19, has since spread to several countries and is considered a global pandemic. In today's bonus episode, Dr. Jockers fills you in on how you can protect yourself from contracting the virus. Tune in to learn more about COVID-19, its symptoms, and how you can prevent infection. Dr. Jockers encourag...
Mar 16, 2020•32 min
People react differently to an assortment of foods. Some may have light allergies, while others may have life-threatening ones. It can vary from gluten, peanuts, shellfish, you name it. Today's guest was named one of the top 50 functional medicine and integrative doctors in the United States. Dr. Will Cole specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and is the author of the book, The Inflammation Spectrum . He sits down with Dr. Jockers, and they talk about the ...
Mar 09, 2020•29 min•Ep. 2
What comes to your mind when people talk about cholesterol? Do you automatically panic and think that foods containing cholesterol are bad, or do you not care about it? Today's guest is a cardiologist, functional medicine practitioner, and author, Dr. Jack Wolfson. He sits down with Dr. Jockers to discuss how you can live a healthy lifestyle by getting enough sunshine and eating the right amount of food groups. Listen in and learn about the importance of cholesterol, CoQ10, and more! "The higher...
Mar 09, 2020•40 min•Ep. 1
Join Dr. David Jockers DNM, DC, MS, doctor of natural medicine, functional nutritionist and corrective care chiropractor as he shares science based solutions to improve your health. Dr. Jockers work has been published in various popular media outlets including ABC, Fox News, The Hallmark Channel – Home and Family and the Dr Oz Show. On this podcast, Dr. Jockers shares his best advice and strategies on weight loss, brain health, functional exercise, natural detoxification and disease prevention, ...
Feb 04, 2020•1 min
